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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Worried about Petechiae
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Worried about Petechiae
by mag75, Jul 16, 2007 12:00AM
I am a 32 year old female. Five years ago I got a sunburn while on vacation and within a few days about 30-40 petechiae showed up on my lower legs in area that was burned. I went to my Dr. and he did a CBC and sed rate. They were both normal. Since then I have noticed them show up , about 2-3 a day on legs, arms, face and chest. They come, stay a few days, then go away. They do not blanch. They never get bigger than about 1mm. They make me nervous because everything says Leukemia when you talk about petechiae. I have had CBC's done over the years and they are always normal. My most recent cbc was done in February. Is it possible that I get these from sun exposure? Does everybody get these and I just notice them more? Should I be concerned?
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jul 17, 2007 12:00AM
, Jul 17, 2007 12:00AM
I'm not really sure what these are, but I am sure they aren't leukemia. Your tests--and your general health--wouldn't be normal after five years if this were anything serious. I don't think you should be concerned. If you need more reassurance, a consultation with a hematologist would seem reasonable. Some young women just bruise easily, for no special or important reason.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (2)
by mag75, Jul 17, 2007 12:00AM
To: mag75
I just wanted to add one note that I went and had a cbc w/ diff done last night and platelets were normal. There was one test that was abnormal, the absolute lymphocyte number. It was slightly low, 1.32 (Normal 1.5-4). Lymph % 24. Every other part was normal. Not sure how this fits into the whole picture but I would appreciate your comment. thanks!
by suzi1954, Nov 23, 2009 04:47PM
A related discussion, petechiae was started.
